Passengers evacuated an American Airlines regional jet on the runway Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia, after smelling something burning and seeing light smoke in the cabin. American Flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines landed in Augusta after a 36-minute flight from Charlotte, according to flight tracking site FlightAware.

A plane was evacuated upon arrival at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia, US, on Tuesday (01/04) after reports of smoke in the cabin. The American Eagle flight 5406 - part of American Airlines - had departed from Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina.

Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet scrambled onto the plane's wing during an evacuation after smoke was seen in the cabin. People could be seen hopping off the wing onto the tarmac, with some passengers and crew helping others down.